TOOL Promoting Healthy Workplaces

Do you know what constitutes a successful results-oriented workplace wellness program? The Wellness Council of America says it does. In fact, WELCOA says it has identified seven benchmarks for success:

CEO support

Creating cohesive wellness teams

Collecting data to drive health efforts

Carefully crafting an operating plan

Choosing appropriate interventions

Creating a supportive environment

Carefully evaluating outcomes

If you are seeking to institute a program for your employees or think you need to retool your existing plan, WELCOA’s model may be of some value to you. You can take a look at the council’s "Absolute Advantage" report for guidance or, for a quicker overview, see the executive summary.